#USWNT
o The U.S. is out of the Women’s World Cup, marking the end of their quest for an unprecedented three-peat.
o They lost to Sweden in the Round of 16 on penalties after regulation finished 0-0.
o Megan Rapinoe, Sophia Smith and Kelley O’Hara missed with kicks from the penalty spot before Lina Hurtig converted to clinch the shootout 5-4 as Sweden knocked the United States out of the World Cup after a scoreless draw in regulation and extra time.
o Many analysts said that the team played its best game of this Women’s World Cup but it wasn’t good enough
#Madonna
o The singer announced some exciting news.
o She’s confirmed plans to reschedule her “Celebration” tour after postponing due to a life-threatening bacterial infection.
o She posted “Thank you again for your incredible support and patience over these past few weeks! I’m happy to report that the re-routed tour schedule will be coming in the next few days! See you soon for a well deserved celebration!!”
o She has said that her speedy recovery is due to the love and care of her kids and that even though she’s not 100% yet she is grateful for her regained strength and how lucky she is to be “alive.”
#WeirdBarbie
o Now you too can have your ow Weird Barbie if you didn’t make one yourself?
o Mattel has unveiled a new doll in the likeness of Kate McKinnon’s character from the Barbiemovie.
o The doll comes complete with facial markings, a mismatched outfit, and legs that can do the splits.
o It’s available for preorder until August 18th and is expected to ship before May of next year.